Build:Rt/W RA Spirit's Strength Axe

This build is in the testing phase. Please join the discussion and rate this build if you have experience with this or closely related builds. This build has been designed for the following use: PvP RA

Combine Spirit's Strength and an unstrippable IAS to pump out high and consistent DPS.

Attributes and Skills

Ritualist / Warrior 12 Axe Mastery 11 + 1 + 1 Spawning Power 6 + 1 Channeling Magic Creatures you create have 52% more Health, and weapon spells you cast last 52% longer. Dismember CoreWarrior. Axe Mastery 12DismemberAxe AttackIf it hits, this axe blow will inflict a Deep Wound on the target foe, lowering that foe's maximum Health by 20% for 17 seconds.5 Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Optional CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedOptionalOptionalOptional. Weapon of Aggression EotNRitualist. Channeling Magic 7Weapon of AggressionWeapon SpellFor 10 (+5.2) seconds, you attack 25% faster.10¼10 Sight Beyond Sight NightfallRitualist. Spawning Power 13Sight Beyond SightEnchantment SpellFor 18 seconds, you cannot be Blinded.5¼15 Spirit's Strength NightfallRitualist. Spawning Power 13Spirit's StrengthElite Enchantment SpellFor 54 seconds, your attacks deal 31 more damage while under the effects of a weapon Spell.5130 Resurrection Signet CoreNo Profession. UnlinkedResurrection SignetSignetResurrect target party member. That party member is returned to life with 100% Health and 25% Energy. This Signet only recharges when you gain a morale boost.3   Template code

Optional Slots 2 and 3

• Executioner's StrikeCoreWarrior. Axe Mastery 12Executioner's StrikeAxe AttackIf this attack hits, you strike for +34 damage.8 Damage and spike.
• Axe RakeCoreWarrior. Axe Mastery 12Axe RakeAxe AttackIf this attack hits a foe suffering from a Deep Wound, you strike for +8 damage, and that foe becomes Crippled for 15 seconds.5 Damage and snare.
• Agonizing ChopNightfallWarrior. Axe Mastery 12Agonizing ChopAxe AttackWhen this attack hits, you deal +17 damage. If target foe is suffering from a Deep Wound, you interrupt that foe's action.61 Damage and interrupt.
• Disrupting ChopCoreWarrior. Axe Mastery 15Disrupting ChopAxe AttackIf it hits, this attack interrupts the target's current action. If that action was a skill, that skill is disabled for an additional 20 seconds.6 Interrupt and disable.
• Axe TwistPropheciesWarrior. Axe Mastery 12Axe TwistAxe AttackIf this attack hits a foe suffering from a Deep Wound, you strike for 16 more damage and that foe suffers from Weakness for 20 seconds.5 Counter physicals.
• Bull's StrikeCoreWarrior. Strength 0Bull's StrikeMelee AttackIf this attack hits a moving foe, you strike for +5 damage, and your target is knocked down.510 No kiting.

Optional Slot 4

• RushPropheciesWarrior. Strength 0RushStanceFor 8 seconds, you move 25% faster.4 IMS that's easy to maintain.
• SprintCoreWarrior. Strength 0SprintStanceFor 8 seconds, you move 25% faster.515 IMS that doesn't cost adrenaline.

Equipment

Armor

• 5x Ghost forge Insignias

• Rune of Superior Vigor.

• 2x Runes of Vitae.

Weapons

• Sundering/Vampiric Axe of Defense.
• Any Attribute Shield of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type OR -5 physical damage 20%.
• 40/20/20 Spawning Staff.
• High Energy Set.

Usage

• Pre-cast Spirit's Strength and cover it with Sight Beyond Sight before entering combat with your 40/20/20 staff.
  • If you have a Monk, have him cover your enchantments with Vigorous Spirit.
• Cast Weapon of Aggression and build adrenaline with your staff.
  • Weapon of Aggression lasts 15 seconds with 13 Spawning Power.
    • Always recast before it runs out to keep your armor up.
  • Spirit's Strength works on staff attacks too, helping to deal DPS while building adrenaline
• Pick a target when adrenaline is charged and use skills accordingly.
  • Dismember for pressure.
  • Bull's Strike/Axe Rake for kiting foes.
  • Disrupting Chop/Agonizing chop to interrupt and/or DPS.
• Use your IMS as needed to catch fleeing foes.
  • If using Rush, swap to your staff to build adrenaline while retaining DPS thanks to Spirit's Strength.
• Switch to your high energy set if facing e-denial and need to recast your spells.

Notes

• Weapon of Aggression, Sight Beyond Sight, and Spirit's Strength are not considered targeted spells.
  • Therefore, hexes such as Shame and Mark of Subversion will not trigger on them.

Counters

• Standard anti-melee.
• Enchantment Stripping

See also

• Build:W/E Shock Axe